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<p>If the bulk of a view camera bothers you consider either a 6x17 or a 6x7. Both use 120 film which does make life easier.</p>
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<p>Kevin: Just beautiful. Makes me miss my Master Technika, but if I had it I would shoot film that would never get processed. </p>
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<p>Hi Frankie: What are you? Not lazy. I have been one of the biggest advocates of film and even I haven't shot any in ages. I AM lazy. Digital makes photography less of a chore. What is wrong with that? I do not miss spending 2-3 evenings a week in the wet darkroom. As far as the quality issue goes, I do believe that digital has finally passed film, except for same size LF contact prints (heresy!). I just saw a 2012 French film called "The Artist and The Model". Great film and the most beautiful B&W film I have seen. I marvelled at the detail and quality. Am sure it was digital.</p>
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<p>Miha:Whereas the Sinar P is a great camera, the F really isn't. It lacks the rigidity of a great monorail, and the compactness of a wooden field camera. Your best bet is to wait for a Plaubel on Ebay, or if you want a portable camera get a used Ebony.</p>
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<p>As said above, extended warranties are big moneymakers for those who sell them. However, they might make sense for a small business user who may lack replacement funds. I bought a computer from Best Buy that did not last long. They replaced it without problems or a long claims process. </p>
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<p>Yes if there were a full value cash deposit, a signed agreement and a very big fee.</p>
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<p>I agree, I would use a small softbox close up on the right side of the picture. What is most curious about this lighting is that the face is brighter on the right side (of picture) but the catchlights are on the left side.</p>
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<p>I think I have some blank Sinar type boards in my studio. You can drill them. I will be there this weekend. Get in touch if you need some.</p>
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<p>MP, M6 and years ago a few reflexes, R4 and R4S. Also two used M3 double strokes.</p>
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<p>I have actually had 4 Plaubel Peco 5x7 & 4x5 cameras. They are first rate view cameras, very accurate with focusing that is smoother than silk. I didn't see the listing you are looking at, it wouldn't come up on my computer, but I highly recommend Plaubels. They are in the Linhof/Sinar category as far as quality goes, but in the lower end as far as price for a used camera. New, they run over $5000. There is a site, in German. The only two drawbacks are the size & weight and the lack of base tilts. In case you are wondering why I had so many, it was because I sold the first to a friend as a favor, sold the second and third to get Ebonys. Then I sold the fourth, a 5x7, when I gave up that format.</p>
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<p>Have a look at the Schneider XXL. They have a huge coverage. Their site says up to 20x24, but I know it is a lot more than that.</p>
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<p>Every time I have bought a budget camera or enlarger I have regretted it. Usually it ends up being replaced with something expensive after a while. My suggestion is to use it as it is, even if there is a bit of fogging (you can usually avoid fogging by draping a good dark cloth over the bellows). If you find yourself liking LF, sell it on Ebay and get something decent. Suggestions: Linhof, Ebony, Sinar. Even the Sinar f, which is not really a field camera, and not at all in the same class as Linhof or Ebony would be a big improvement. Another great 4x5 which is often available used for about $400 is the Plaubel. It is roughly a $5000 camera new.</p>
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<p>Yes it did. Running a high volume portrait studio, some years ago, doing all the darkroom and non computer retouching, made me hate photography. Finally I quit the business and sold all the cameras. It was 3 years before I wanted to photograph again.</p>
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<p>As James Scholz mentioned, the 210 super symmar is the lens to get.</p>
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<p>It is a good enlarger, but overpriced. The starting bid is about what they cost new. With most people using scanners it should cost only a few hundred dollars. The disadvantage of this excellent enlarger is that the alignment may not be reset. </p>
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This was shot on a Hasselblad and copied with a Canon & macro lens. There
is no room here for a scanner.<div>
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<p>I use a room light in an old Smith Victor fixture. The light may be positioned precisely so only one light is needed. Check the paintings on my page.</p><div></div>
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<p>Ebony does not have owner's manuals. I have had some Ebonys though not that model. Will try to answer any questions if I can.</p>
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<p>If you shoot with a bright sun on the filmholder, cover it with a darkcloth to shield it from the sun when you remove the slide. There is a light trap, but a bright sun will fog the film.</p>
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<p>The RW45 is a light camera. Just move the tripod back and forth to get in the right focusing range. If you have no lighting behind the camera this can even be done without a darkcloth. If you need more bellows extension just order an extension tube, or back, or both. You can get 1:1 on that camera with a 120 macro lens, and probably with a 150. But if it is not a macro lens don't expect great results.</p>
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Fill with tobacco, light, and you have a sculpture of a volcano.<div></div>
What to look for or watch out for when purchasing 4x5, condition wise?
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